Year 2

Summer Term 2023

Helpful, Healthy Heroes

Big Question: Can we be heroes?

Narrative: This term our children will learn about their rights and responsibilities as members of their school and local community. We will consider the big question “Can we be heroes?” and explore which qualities a modern day hero needs. We will develop our problem-solving and inquiry skills to investigate the changes to people who help us in the local community over time as a result of the pandemic. Using our inquiry skills and visits with the school nurse and PCSO, learners will work collaboratively to think of ways that we can help others in our school and local area. We will learn about our rights to safe water to drink and how to make healthy choices with nutritious food. We will use this knowledge to bring about positive changes in our everyday lives and communicate this to the wider school community. We will celebrate the work of local heroes in the community and the wider world including Water Aid who campaign for change through their work.

Rights of the Child:

Article 12: I have the right my opinion and for adults to listen and take it seriously.

Article 13: I have the right to find out things and share my ideas with others by drawing, talking and writing.

Article 24: I have the right to the best healthcare possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean safe environment and information to help you stay well.

Year 2 Summer Term- Helpful, Healthy Heroes

Spring Term 2023

Houses, Homes and Castles

Big Question: Is a house a home?

Narrative:This term our children will learn about their rights to a clean and safe place to live. We will consider the big question “Is a house a home?” and explore what home means to them. They will develop their problem-solving and inquiry skills to investigate the properties and suitability of materials when designing structures. They will work collaboratively to build shelters and make improvements where necessary. Using their inquiry skills, learners will compare houses through time and changes to the local area. We will use this knowledge to predict what a house of the future will look like. They will compare and contrast houses in Wales and around the world.

Rights of the Child:

Article 24: I have the right to the best healthcare possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean safe environment and information to help you stay well.

Article 27: I have the right to food, clothing, and a safe place to live and to have your basic needs met.

Year 2 Spring Term- Houses, Homes and Castles

Autumn Term 2022

Reach for the Stars

Big Question: Do you need to be bold to be brave?

Narrative: This term we will be discussing what makes us unique, as well as our goals and dreams for the future. In Health and Well-Being, we will be learning what it means to develop resilience and a Growth Mindset.  We will also be exploring electricity, Space and the Solar System in Science and Technology. We will research key individuals and events of the Space race in Humanities and enjoy evaluating and creating music and art inspired by the topic in Expressive Arts. We will continue to develop our Higher Order Thinking skills throughout our topic work.

Rights of the Child:

Article 13: I have the right to find out things and share what I think with others by talking, drawing and writing.

Article 29: I have the right to an education that encourages me to develop my talents and abilities and to live peacefully showing respect to others and the environment.